Roy WALLIS

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WALLIS: Passed away peacefully at the Glenboro Health Centre on Friday, February 3, 2012 with his family by his side; Roy Archibald Wallis, aged 80 years, of Glenboro, MB. Roy leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 56 years Lorna (nee Steele), children Wendy (Corey) Keith of Turner Valley, AB, Randy (Shelley) Wallis of Glenboro, Cindy (Brent) Pringle of Glenboro, six grandchildren Michael (Chris), Murray (Natalie), Kirby, Drake, Teagan & Gage, three great grandchildren Noah, Naomi & Abigail; brother Tim (Joyce) Wallis of Glenboro, sisters Eleanor (Jack) Hamilton of Glenboro, Sheila (Gordon) Sorensen of High River, AB, sister-in-law Alma Wallis of Wawanesa as well as numerous nieces, nephews & many friends. Roy was predeceased by his parents Luther (1974) & Sylvia (1980) & by a brother George Wallis (2008). Roy was born October 24th, 1931 at Glenboro, Manitoba and attended Glencoe & Glenboro Schools. After graduation Roy worked for Canada Packers as a bookkeeper in Glenboro, Dauphin and Fort Francis, ON, and returned to Glenboro in 1953 when invited by his father Luther to join him in the insurance agency - Wallis Agencies. Roy was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He was active in his community serving on several committees including Chamber of Commerce, Curling Club, Golf Course and trustee of the School Board. Roy was one of the founders of the Glenboro Area Foundation and acted as Secretary/Treasurer from 1988 to 2007 and continued to be active as a member of the advisory board. Roy was humbled to receive an honorary lifetime membership to the Glenboro Golf Course in 2002 and the Glenboro Resident of Distinction in 2007. Roy was a man of integrity, dignity & passion; his many passions included his family first and foremost, the game of golf and his home across from the Glenboro Golf Course. He loved the great outdoors and enjoyed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and taking care of his home and yard. Roy & Lorna loved to travel and enjoyed making new acquaintances. The insurance business brought many lifetime friendships, which he treasured. Even though his health had failed him, Roy maintained his wonderful sense of humor and quick wit for which he was so well known. The family gratefully acknowledges Drs. Swanepoel and White and the entire staff of the Glenboro Health Centre for your care, compassion and friendship over the past 14 months. A celebration of Roy’s life was held on Tuesday, February 7th at Willmor Chapel with Rev. Mike Williams officiating, his six grandchildren acted as pallbearers. Interment took place at the Glenboro Cemetery. Friends that so desire, memorial donations can be made in Roy’s memory to his beloved charity – The Glenboro & Area Foundation, Box 147, Glenboro, Manitoba, R0K 0X0. - Have a great round, you deserve it – you will be with us always.For online condolences, please visit www.willmorchapel.com. Jamieson’s Funeral Services, Willmor Chapel, of Glenboro in care of arrangements. 1-204-827-2480.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 18, 2012